cash-back3.9 / 5

BMO CashBack World Elite Mastercard

BMO

Best for

Households with big grocery and commuting budgets who want maximum cash back on essentials.

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Annual fee

$120

FX fee

2.5%

Purchase APR

21.99%

Income req.

$80,000 personal / $150,000 household

Recommended credit score

725+

Approval difficulty

Hard approval

VaultNerd estimate based on the card's tier and income requirements — not an official issuer cutoff. Approval also depends on income, debt, and credit history.

Our verdict

Canada's top grocery cash back rate and flexible redemptions make this a strong daily driver, but monthly category caps and the lack of travel insurance hold it back from elite status.

Reward rates

Groceries On up to $500 in spend per statement period	5%
Transit (incl. taxis & rideshare) On up to $300 in spend per statement period	4%
Gas & EV charging On up to $300 in spend per statement period	3%
Recurring bill payments On up to $500 in spend per statement period	2%
Everything else	1%

Welcome bonus

~$600 value

Up to $600: $40 cash back each month in your first year plus the $120 annual fee rebated in year one

Requirement: Spend a minimum of $2,000 each month in your first year

Pros

Market-leading 5% on groceries
Flexible anytime cash back redemption
Strong first-year value with monthly bonuses and fee waiver

Cons

Monthly caps limit bonus categories (e.g. $500 groceries)
No travel insurance included despite the World Elite badge

Perks

Highest no-strings grocery cash back rate in Canada at 5%
Redeem cash back any time, from as little as $1
Mastercard Travel Pass membership (lounge access at US$32/visit)
Car rental discounts at National, Alamo, and Enterprise
Six months of Instacart+ plus $10 monthly Instacart credit (enrollment required)

Insurance

Extended warranty insurance
Purchase security insurance (90 days)
Optional balance protection coverage

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The VaultNerd Team

Researching and writing about Canadian credit cards and rewards since 2026.

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“BMO CashBack World Elite Mastercard Review — VaultNerd” — VaultNerd, https://www.vaultnerd.com/credit-cards/bmo-cashback-world-elite, updated June 2026.

Sources

BMO cardholder agreement and rates & fees disclosure
VaultNerd cards database